DIRECTOR/SCREENPLAY: Amanda Kernell
PRODUCER: Lars G, Lindström
PRODUCTION CO: Nordisk Film Production, Sverige AB, Bautafilm AB, Digipilot A/S
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sophia Olsson, Petrus Sjövik
EDITOR: Anders Skov
MUSIC: Kristian Eidnes Andersen
WITH: Lene Cecilia Sparrok (teenage Elle Marja / Christina), Maj-Doris Rimpi (older Elle Marja / Christina), Mia Erika Sparrok (Njenna), Julius Fleischanderl (Niklas), Hanna Alström (Christina Lajler), Olle Sarri (Olle), Ánne Biret Somby (Sanna), Anders Berg (Scientist), Katarina Blind (Anna), Beata Cavallin (Hedda), Malin Crépin (Elise), Ylva Gustafsson (Laevie), Tom Kappfjell (Aajja), Anna Sööfe Bull Kuhmunen (Anna-Stina), Andreas Kundler (Gustav)

FESTIVALS: Venice, Göteborg, Tokyo

REVIEWS

“A moving, classically rendered coming-of-age tale set against the scarring social prejudices of the 1930s, this handsome debut feature... robustly blends adolescent fears that resonate across borders and generations with a fascinatingly specific, rarely depicted cultural context: Sweden’s colonial oppression of the indigenous Sami folk. Following a single, strong-willed teenager as she is forced to choose between remaining with her people or pursuing the education and opportunities otherwise denied her, this stirring but pleasingly unsentimental tale... introduces a poised, intelligent young talent in star Lene Cecilia Sparrok.”

– Guy Lodge, Variety

“Sami Blood features a winning combination of strong central performances... and an intimate, empathetic approach to a period of history which is not widely known outside of Northern Europe. The backstory to the film adds a layer of interest: it was inspired by the life of the director’s own grandmother.”

– Wendy Ide, Screen Daily

FILM SOCIETY SCREENINGS

Hamilton
Monday, 28 February, 8.00pm
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​Wellington   
Monday, 14 March, 6:15pm

​Canterbury  
Monday, 21 March, 7.00pm

Carterton  ​
​Friday, 8 April, 7.30pm

​Tauranga     
Thursday, 21 April, 6.30pm

​Nelson   
Tuesday, 17 May, 6:00pm

Timaru
​Monday, 30 May, 6.00pm

New Plymouth
​Wednesday, 9 June, 6.00pm

​Auckland   
Monday, 20 June, 6:15pm

Palmerston North
​Wednesday, 29 June, 6.00pm

Queenstown    
Tuesday, 26 July, 8.15pm


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